Internationally renowned art critic Michael Fried to give lecture at AGA
Public talk will focus on photography’s importance in contemporary art
For Immediate Release
October 11, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is proud to host poet, art historian, art critic, and literary critic Michael Fried in an exclusive lecture on Saturday, October 15 at 2 pm. This lecture is presented in partnership with the Canadian Art Foundation as part of the Canadian Art Foundation International Speaker Series and is being held in conjunction with the recently-opened AGA exhibition 19th Century French Photographs from the National Gallery of Canada. Tickets for the talk are $15 / $10 for AGA Members, and are available at youraga.ca.
Monet, Courbet, Renoir among 19th century French artists featured in new AGA exhibition
French paintings, prairie images and new works by Alberta artist Arlene Wasylynchuk among new exhibitions that trace the representation of the landscape in art
For Immediate Release
October 6, 2011
EDMONTON, AB– The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is excited to open three new exhibitions in its fall season; A PASSION FOR NATURE: Landscape Painting from 19th Century France, ARLENE WASYLYNCHUK: Saltus Illuminati and State of Nature: Western Canadian Landscapes from the AGA Collection, 1980 to the Present will open on October 15, 2011.
AGA announces winning project for Manning Hall commission
Edmonton artist Dara Humniski to create new work for Gallery’s main floor hall
For Immediate Release
September 20, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is pleased to announce that Edmonton artist Dara Humniski has been awarded the commission for the Art Gallery of Alberta’s Manning Hall. Humniski will create a new temporary installation for the AGA’s main floor space, which will be open to the public on November 20, 2011. A special sneak preview will take place at the AGA’s next Refinery party on Saturday, November 19. The exhibition will remain on view until Sunday, May 20, 2012. Admission to the AGA’s Manning Hall is free.
Turn it UP NORTH video contest
AGA Seeks wild performers for Turn it UP NORTH video contest
Get ready to TFor Immediate Release
September 15, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – In celebration of the recently opened exhibition UP NORTH, the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) announces the launch of the Turn it Up North video contest, running September 15-October 17, 2011. The public is invited to put themselves out there by creating one minute videos of performances (singing, playing music, dancing, acting, telling jokes, etc.) in the wild. The contest winner will receive two tickets to the AGA’s Refinery late night art party on November 19, 2011 and a prize package courtesy of Camper’s Village. The top ten videos will be screened at Refinery.
2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art
AGA announces curator and call for submissions for 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art
For Immediate Release
September 12, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is pleased to announce that Alberta-based writer, critic and curator Nancy Tousley will curate the 2013 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art. The exhibition, presented by ATB Financial, will be on view at the AGA from January 26-May 6, 2013. A Call for Submissions is now open to resident Alberta artists and will close on December 1, 2011.
New AGA exhibition UP NORTH
Features multi-media works by internationally renowned contemporary artists.
For Immediate Release
September 9, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) will launch its fall season with the opening of UP NORTH, running September 10, 2011 – January 8, 2012. Media are invited to preview the exhibition on Friday, September 9 from 1-2 pm.
Your AGA goes back to school with new season of Education Programs
AGA’s Singhmar Centre for Art Education offers classes for all ages and skill levels
For Immediate Release
September 1, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is excited to launch a new season of programs in the Singhmar Centre for Art Education. Inspired by upcoming AGA exhibitions, this line-up of camps, classes and workshops for kids, youth and adults will kick off throughout the month of September.
New AGA season features 19th century French paintings by Monet, Courbet and more
19th century French photographs and contemporary works add to season tracing tradition of landscape art
For Immediate Release
August 24, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) announces its 2011 fall/winter season of exhibitions, which includes 19th century French paintings and photographs, depictions of the Canadian prairies from the AGA’s permanent collection, contemporary multi-media works and a new RBC New Works exhibition that merges landscape painting with installation.
Final days of ANDY WARHOL: Manufactured at the AGA
Upcoming weekend includes day of family activities and wrap up of Soup Can Drive
For Immediate Release
August 16, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – August 21, 2011 will be the last opportunity to see the Art Gallery of Alberta’s (AGA) popular summer exhibition ANDY WARHOL: Manufactured. The exhibition, which opened on May 28, has drawn almost 30,000 visitors since its opening. The AGA is the only Canadian venue for this internationally-touring exhibition, which features almost 90 works by one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
AGA celebrates Conceptual Art with new exhibition and special day of programming
Opening day includes tour, lecture, barbeque, musical tadpoles and more
For Immediate Release
June 21, 2011
EDMONTON, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) invites the public to experience and celebrate Conceptual Art with A Day of TRAFFIC on Saturday, June 25 from noon-5 pm.
